Geographies: Cambodia

The exciting news about the first Startup Weekend Siem Reap 2015, there are five teams formed among of the 30+ participants. It is quite an amazing moment when these ideas are transformed into real businesses.

1. CoEnlight
The e-learning platform to promote teaching professions at the same time provide the best courses online and offline.

In a nutshell, Startup Weekend is an opportunity for anyone anywhere to workshop ideas, from small business ventures to innovative apps, and turn them into reality. If you want a refresher on what a Startup Weekend entails, check out our previous post, What is a “Startup Weekend anyway?” and take a look at the Startup Weekend Siem Reap About page.

No matter your background; designer, developer, tech guru, or just interested in being a part of something different, Startup Weekend Siem Reap is the perfect place to test your talents and gain valuable entrepreneurial experience. Even if you don’t have a business idea of your own you’ll be able to collaborate with others, sharing your skills to make something great.

Throughout the weekend you’ll get a crash course on how to take an idea and turn it into action. Mentors established in the startup community will provide tips and critiques to help you and your team shape a viable business model, which you will then pitch to a panel of judges. Over the 54-hour workshop you’ll also become a more empowered leader and further develop your creative and innovative thinking abilities, priceless skills in the social entrepreneurship world.

Need some inspiration?

Check out these awesome ideas that launched from Startup Weekend Phnom Penh:

For the first time ever Startup Weekend is coming to Siem Reap! You’re going to hear us talk a lot about it over the coming weeks (we can’t help it, we’re excited) and thought you might be wondering: What is a “Startup Weekend” anyway?

According to the event’s handbook, the purpose of a Startup Weekend is to provide anyone all over the world the opportunity to experience entrepreneurship and develop the skills, connections, and confidence necessary to launch a company.

The hands-on experience will guide you from pitching your idea and forming a team to creating a working prototype while mentors and coaches help you turn your idea into reality, all in 54 hours.

Is Startup Weekend right for you?

Have you been mulling over an idea? Or perhaps you have a set of skills and want to be a part of something fresh? Then Startup Weekend Siem Reap is the perfect opportunity to flush out your thoughts, hone your talents, and finally get to work on that business venture.

Do you have what it takes to launch a startup in 54 hours? Join us and find out!

2. BizWorld: is an online advertising agency which aims at helping businesses/companies who are not actively/not involved in promoting their brands on social media. On our website, they can share their business profiles, products, services, special promotions and receive consultation from us on how to better improve their services and products in the future, rating and feedback from customers. We believe this business idea will help circulate Cambodia’s economy especially in this digital age when social media is playing a pivotal role in boosting businesses profit and when the ASEAN Economic Integration arrives in 2015 when the business world becomes more competitive than ever before.
Team Members: Hong Sochea, Khieu Suntheng, Youleng Joenie, Chantola, Sokeara and Vannkorn.

3. EatWithMe PP: Everyone loves food! Food makes us happy. It’s really hard to decide where to go and what to eat. Eat With Me is here to help happy eaters find good restaurant deals and food guide in Phnom Penh. Join Eat With Me to stay updated with the current food reviews and restaurants.
Team Members: Mina Song, Chhunhor Ly and Reasey Arun.